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Posted by ali_baba
Hi Guys....

I'm plannin to buy my 1st gaming console. I haven't use d first XBox or d PS2. Can anyone comment on which console i shud buy? XBox 360 or PS3?

As i'm interested in graphically intensive games, i don plan to get d Wii... So we shal exclude it frm our discussions...




Posted by joebmc
Well if your a graphics whore then ps3 but if your smart you'd get the xbox 360 with its large library or games (most also with online play), and future proof (as imo blue-ray is a loser).

Posted by mrmilo69
The xbox 360 has a far superior graphics card than the PS3. If you want the best value performance ratio then get the PS3, if you like sony's dwindling exclusive list of games then get that. But blu-ray is destined to lose, they've forbidden porn on blu-ray.

Posted by joebmc
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they've forbidden porn on blu-ray.



Wow, really? Thats put the final nail in the coffin for the ps3 (and its not even out woldwide yet)!

Posted by leeboy13
out of curiosity - why would they forbid porn on blue-ray?

`and for the topic starter - get a 360 dude, too much hype with teh ps3 - gonna be a let down as i dont think it'll be any better than the 360 (so why pay more )

Posted by ali_baba
Thanx guys 4 reps...

I stil not sure bout Blue-Ray gettin off d court... 1st its backed by a whol range of consumer equipment mfgrs. 2nd it's capacity's gonna double up in d future. 3rd, well nothin...

But i recently saw som to be released titles for PS3, lik Grand Tourismo (4?), next iteration of Metal Gear Solid nd a UbiSoft title. They luk splendid! I'v also heard that the PS3 CPU's pack a lot mor punch than that of 360...

Doesn't PS3 has online game titles?

The price for d two almost tallys wen i get an HD-DVD player for d 360.

Also, can any1 tel me wat all accessories u usually get wit both these consoles. Things lik diff cables, remote etc . . .



Posted by slattery69
if you want next gen gaming now buy a 360 if you dont mind waiting six months then the ps3 might be a good propersition.
since its delays the games makers havent got to grips the ps3 core so the games wont be as good as they can be.
i still not sure if the ps3 will be as good as its been claimed.
your right on the price theres not much between them when you add the extras onto the 360.
i get whatever most of your mates want or have as it easier to share games and play online together

Posted by Xugaa
Quote:

On 2007-01-24 14:23:02, mrmilo69 wrote:
The xbox 360 has a far superior graphics card than the PS3. If you want the best value performance ratio then get the PS3, if you like sony's dwindling exclusive list of games then get that. But blu-ray is destined to lose, they've forbidden porn on blu-ray.





[ This Message was edited by: Xugaa on 2007-01-24 15:18 ]

Posted by mrmilo69
It is true they banned porn, so now porn will probably be on HD-DVD. Bye to blu-ray. If people would rather make a grill out of a ps3 than play it, it says a lot.

Posted by 02
No.........

Blu-Ray did not banned Porn...

Just,

Sony will not produce porn blu-ray disk.

However,

Other company is still be able to produce it.

Clear?

Anyways.....................

What are you exactly looking for?

All in one console with a much larger audience for any ages??

Or

Just a gaming console which is more pc oriented games??

[ This Message was edited by: 02 on 2007-01-24 15:52 ]

Posted by ali_baba
Hi... Thanx guys 4 all ur resp...

I'm lukin 4 a Gaming Console with Media Player capability + Multi-player support...
I'm tired of PC's, with their HW gettin outdated within months & then that gets me in2 an upgrading mess!

PS3 has wireless controllers, right? So upto how many players can get connected to the console at a time? How many players can play a game on 360, at a time?

Also which all are the surround audio decoders supported by both the consoles....

Does both consoles hav 1080p HD support?

Thanx again...

Posted by arien617
I'd just like to add an interesting fact to the thread.

Betamax went down when the US porn industry sided with VHS!

Not having a little thing like porn on one format can knock it out of the format battle... for good!

I recommend the XBOX360, mainly as I own one but XBOX Live is probably the best online gaming service, it was this way last generation of consoles and it's gonna be the same now.

Posted by 02
Than your looking for a PS3!

PS3 can connect up to 7 wireless controllers, and the 8th controller must be connected tru USB, as bluetooth can be sync up to 7 devices only.. but you still can have up to 8 multi-player at the same time.

XBox360 online gaming is much better, however PS3 is cathing up.

PS3 is an all in One console, equip with HDMI connections FULL HD and what not... its basicaly everything you need Bluetooth and Wifi all in the box. NO ADD ONS NEEDED, if your getting the 60GB version.

Posted by mrmilo69
i'm yet to see much from the ps3 online, especially in comparison to the 360

Posted by ali_baba
Thanx O2...

I think i shud wait a bit mor 4 d PS3. Shal c wat it has in store. Anyway, wud b payin quite som amt 4 an entertainment device & dat shud guarantee atleast 3years of fun...



Posted by arien617
The XBOX360 does support full HD 1080p but this is only availiable when you download a console update to upscale graphics. The PS3 may support more controllers but they don't support rumble(vibration) which makes them light and you don't really feel the game whereas the XBOX360 controllers do support rumble. Also there are more games availiable for the XBOX360 and Microsoft are planning to launch a TV service in the near future. The 360 is cheaper and availiable now.

Posted by ali_baba
Thanx arien...


Wat do u mean by TV service? I'm am in India. Is dat applicable 4 me?

Posted by Bambino
Im better buyin ps3 or wii.
xbox? yeah its a great console, but I WILL NOT spend my penny that goin into ucle gates pocket!

here in my country, uncle gates were brainwashed every staff in goverment office with "windows" thing. no wonder he's the richest man in the world! and I DONT LIKE how uncle gates forces everyone using his product.

btw sorry for bashing
I know many ppl will disagree with me, but this is my personal matters with unca gates.



Posted by Aware
"here in my country, uncle gates were brainwashed every staff in goverment office with "windows" thing."

Agree with you there! Funny how customers are expected to pay hundreds/thousands for a retail product that works imperfectly staright out of the box, and be happy with it! And we wonder why things like mobiles are starting to suffer this way.......

Sorry to be OT. Felt this needed to be said!



Posted by Bambino
@aware
yeah, so i wìll not buy xbox because its "MICROSOFT XBOX 360 with windows media os" . its diffrent story if it is "SAMSUNG XBOX 360" or "HP XBOX 360" or "NOKIA XBOX 360 with s60 os"


Posted by arien617
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On 2007-01-25 17:06:00, ali_baba wrote:
Thanx arien...


Wat do u mean by TV service? I'm am in India. Is dat applicable 4 me?


The TV service will be where you can download TV shows to your console or rent movies. This is all done through XBOX Live. When I say rent movies I mean you can download them to your HDD and keep them for (i think) 3 days before they are deleted automatically. You have to pay for it but it beats going to a DVD rental shop. Don't know if the service will be availiable in India though.

Posted by 02
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On 2007-01-25 16:42:48, arien617 wrote:
The XBOX360 does support full HD 1080p but this is only availiable when you download a console update to upscale graphics. The PS3 may support more controllers but they don't support rumble(vibration) which makes them light and you don't really feel the game whereas the XBOX360 controllers do support rumble. Also there are more games availiable for the XBOX360 and Microsoft are planning to launch a TV service in the near future. The 360 is cheaper and availiable now.




The word is UPSCALED no where near PS3 true HD.

Yes 360 may have more games due to its already 1yr old in the market, PS3 will to have more games and wat not.

Rumble will be available with 3rd party hardware, somewhere down the road SONY might surprised us with their own Rumble, its all marketing!

360 may be cheaper, but with the Monthly online subscriptions, Add-on HD-DVD, Wifi adaptor, 60GB HDD, etc... it adds up as with the PS3 60GB the all in one console with FREE online gaming!!

PS3 is flexible with any USB headset, keyboard and mouse OR wireless Bluetooth headset, keyboard and mouse!!

Workes perfectly as a media center to your PSP!!!

2nd OS Linux Yellow Dog as a full pledge PC!!!

Posted by Burgaz
Ummm... The X360 only upscales the games that don't already support 1080. Most new games do support it.
Xbox Live is £40 a year, although it can be bought for less in some places(online).


Posted by arien617
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The word is UPSCALED no where near PS3 true HD.

Yes 360 may have more games due to its already 1yr old in the market, PS3 will to have more games and wat not.

Rumble will be available with 3rd party hardware, somewhere down the road SONY might surprised us with their own Rumble, its all marketing!

360 may be cheaper, but with the Monthly online subscriptions, Add-on HD-DVD, Wifi adaptor, 60GB HDD, etc... it adds up as with the PS3 60GB the all in one console with FREE online gaming!!

PS3 is flexible with any USB headset, keyboard and mouse OR wireless Bluetooth headset, keyboard and mouse!!

Workes perfectly as a media center to your PSP!!!

2nd OS Linux Yellow Dog as a full pledge PC!!!



Well the 360 works perfectly as a media center to your Windows PC and I really do think there are more Windows PC's than PSP. And before you say it, no you don't need a media center PC to work it with your PC. Just got to download Windows media connct for free. Oh and I might add we actually have our consoles. And as Burgaz said newer games are true HD 1080p, the upscaling is for older games.

Posted by wazarmoto
Hey guys. this is a really interesting topic. i like the loyalty you guys have to your respective consoles. amazing !!! let me ask a few questions here.

1. Our local Cellular Network. ie Vodacom is offering an XBOX 360 with a crappy phone (which im not really bothered about) our local price is on the XBOX 360 is R2999 (*CORE UNIT*) which is roughly about $450 +-. the contract works me out about R135 p/m ($20). my question is, is it worth it or not.

2. I have played with both units. Very impressed with both. but leaning towards PS3 as i am an existing PS2 owner. but i am equally impressed with the 360. and the price on the PS3 with a 60gb Hd is R5000 ($715).

Finally.........

3. What the hell are you guys worried about porn for anyways? get a life!!!!

Posted by eskimo
Quote:

On 2007-01-25 23:51:00, nokiamaniax wrote:
@aware
yeah, so i wìll not buy xbox because its "MICROSOFT XBOX 360 with windows media os" . its diffrent story if it is "SAMSUNG XBOX 360" or "HP XBOX 360" or "NOKIA XBOX 360 with s60 os"




Did you know Microsoft looses £100 on every xbox 360 it sells. Buying a 360 cost the company money, does not make them money.

Although I'm sure they get a lot back through game sales.



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